Should parents in Pinellas or Hillsborough counties want their child’s school books selected by residents of Pahokee or Palatka? Should school superintendents be removing books unilaterally behind closed doors without public input? Should elected school board members wipe their hands of this responsibility and cede these decisions to parents and staff? And should political appointees in .
Freedom from Religion Foundation says the Bible should be banned based on the same reasoning Moms for Liberty presented in their request to pull five books; \
Florida school districts are facing challenges in the wake of a newly implemented book-challenge law, leading to scrutiny of William Shakespeare s works and sparking discussions on censorship and academic freedom.
The books include the novels “Push” which inspired the Oscar-winning movie “Precious.” Also taken out of the libraries of SAIL and Lincoln High: “Me, Earl and the Dying Girl,” which was also made into a film. The novels "Dead End,” "Doomed” and “Lucky” are also out.